Unit 5: Genetics, Heredity, and Molecular Genetics
Topic
Skill
EBA Activity
Claims
Structure and Function of DNA
Making a Basic Argument
Identifying Evidence in a Text: See Page ___
You may use the following claims for this activity:
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_______________ is the most important nucleic acid.
[Fill in the blank with DNA, mRNA, or tRNA.]
Procedure
Timing/ Pacing
[3 minutes] DO NOW : Why do you think DNA is important?
[2 minutes] Discussion of do now.
[25 minutes] Lesson: Students will learn about the structure and function of DNA.
[20 minutes] Identifying Evidence in a Text. The text that students are using is found on pages 125- 131 of the text mentioned below. Allow students to share what they have.
[5 minutes] Closing/ Summary and discussion of homework.
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In the previous lesson, students took a quiz on genetics and heredity.
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It would take approximately 20 minutes.
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This activity would take place during the period. After this, the students will learn about biotechnology.
This is a standard Identifying Evidence in a Text Activity. Notes
Follow Up Activity This activity could be followed by a Using Evidence Soapbox to include an oral component.
Text Renna, M.F. and Raab, C.M. eds. (2010)
York: Amsco School Publications, Inc.
MCAS Biology ; New
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Name:_____________________________________ Class:___________________ Date:______________
1) Underline the main arguments being made in the text.
2) Identify the main claim and 3 warrants in the space below.
a) Main Claim: b) 3 pieces of evidence from the text that serve as warrants:
Text Based
Warrant 1
Text Based
Warrant 2
Text Based
Warrant 3
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